Best Care Homes in Nottingham

Nottingham has 223 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 6,812 beds. 17 homes have achieved an Outstanding rating — the highest possible CQC grade, including Landermeads Care Home. 150 homes are rated Good. 36 homes require improvement — always check the latest CQC inspection report before visiting.

When choosing a care home in Nottingham, we recommend shortlisting three to five homes and visiting each in person. Pay attention to the atmosphere, speak with staff and current residents' families, and use our choosing guide to compare them systematically. Understanding how care home fees are funded — including NHS Continuing Healthcare and local authority support — is also essential before making a decision.

Nottingham has care homes specialising in dementia care, learning disability care, mental health care and 4 other care types.

Nottingham stands out nationally for the quality of its care sector: 17 Outstanding-rated homes from 223 registered gives a 7.6% Outstanding rate, roughly triple the national average. This concentration of high-quality provision is partly attributed to a stable local workforce and strong links between the University of Nottingham's healthcare faculties and local providers. Homes are spread across the city and surrounding suburbs including West Bridgford, Arnold, and Carlton — all within easy reach of the city centre. Nottinghamshire County Council provides social care funding separately from the city council; check which authority covers your area before beginning the financial assessment process.